Kaumumene Trail in Princeville closes for eight-week repairs
Hideaways Trail shut down Monday for about eight weeks of repairs, closing one of Princeville’s steepest beach access routes near 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay.
Kaumumene Trail, better known as Hideaways Trail, closed to all public access in Princeville on Monday, June 29, as the County of Kauai begins repairs on the North Shore path. The County of Kauai Department of Public Works announced the shutdown June 26. The work is expected to take about eight weeks.
The trail drops down a steep hillside to the shoreline below near 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay, making it one of Princeville’s best-known beach access routes. Hikers know the path for its challenging terrain, including uneven steps, exposed tree roots and slippery conditions after rain, all of which have made the route a recurring safety concern.
The repairs are meant to make the trail safer for future visitors. During the closure, the public is being asked to obey posted signs and stay out of the work area. The county has not set a firm reopening day, but it aims for late August 2026 if weather and other conditions hold.
For now, there is no public access through the trail, cutting off a route that draws both residents and visitors seeking a short walk to the shoreline, snorkel access, swimming and views of Hanalei Bay. Travelers heading to the area will need to make alternate plans until the project is finished.
Residents and visitors with questions can contact the Department of Public Works Roads Division at 808-241-4847 or pwroads@kauai.gov.
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